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Weather & Climate in Baker, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baker enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 4.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 946 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
94°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 946 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2769°N, 116.0717°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Bernardino County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 76 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
10,277 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Jun 28, 1992 | The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake | M7.3 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake | M7.1 | 77 km | 14 km |
| Jul 6, 2019 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | M7.1 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence | M6.4 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake | M6.3 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Apr 23, 1992 | The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake | M6.1 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA | M5.8 | 70 km | 14 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California | M5.8 | 131 km | -1 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California | M5.7 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California | M5.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA | M5.6 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California | M5.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 17km S of Searles Valley, CA | M5.5 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA | M5.5 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | 21km SW of Ludlow, California | M5.4 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA | M5.4 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 32km SSW of Ludlow, California | M5.4 | 94 km | 1 km |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 16km W of Searles Valley, CA | M5.4 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Jul 1, 1992 | 24km N of Yucca Valley, California | M5.3 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 10km NNW of Big Bear City, California | M5.3 | 129 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
3 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 25, 1998 | EF0 | 69 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 29, 1990 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1990 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: YORK (94,736 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | YORK | 94,736 | 79 km |
| 2005 | HACKBERRY COMPLEX | 69,967 | 72 km |
| 2020 | DOME | 43,628 | 44 km |
| 2005 | GOODSPRINGS | 33,448 | 90 km |
| 2006 | CALICO | 9,274 | 91 km |
| 1993 | OPAL 2 | 8,223 | 98 km |
| 1994 | FORT PIUTE | 6,350 | 95 km |
| 1987 | ZIPPER | 6,306 | 97 km |
| 1986 | NSCRIPTION | 4,710 | 98 km |
| 2005 | KINGSTON | 3,739 | 61 km |
| 2020 | COTTONWOOD | 2,783 | 93 km |
| 2021 | MOJAVE | 2,499 | 29 km |
| 2005 | RANGE | 2,473 | 62 km |
| 2007 | GOLDEN | 2,062 | 96 km |
| 2011 | WELLS | 1,841 | 28 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 1,802 | 89 km |
| 1994 | OPAL 2 | 1,458 | 96 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 1,325 | 96 km |
| 1996 | SUN | 1,164 | 99 km |
| 2006 | TOUGH NUT | 1,139 | 59 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 0.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in |
Baker has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 49°F in January to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.5") and June the driest (0.0").